Sameya Omarkheil PICOT Question: Rough draft Nursing Research: NUR 760 PICOT Question:
Sameya Omarkheil
PICOT Question: Rough draft
Nursing Research: NUR 760
PICOT Question: RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC
In new graduate Caucasian female nurses aged 25-35 (Population) working night shifts in an emergency room setting, how does the implementation of enhanced safety measures such as improved lighting (Intervention) compared to having a chaperone (Comparison) affect the incidence and severity of workplace violence (Outcome) over a one-year period (Timeframe)?
*****Please note that the below PICOT sections that have been broken up into its own category and have the explanation underneath of each is not really well done and was just a rough draft. So please don’t copy much of it unless you feel it is useful and makes sense. Thanks so much again for all your help*******
*****Also just wanted to make sure all points are covered. I know the syllabus and all these directions can be confusing. Basically the paper is suppose to be a research paper based on the “PICOT” question that is labeled above. Please can you make sure you write the paper by including and covering all of topics listed below or at lest hit all these topics in separate paragraphs if you feel that would work better. There needs to be 5 scholarly sources used within the paper and referenced through out. Thanks in advance:
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-Abstract
-PICOT question (that’s provided)
-Critical appraisal
– Synthesis and
-Relevance
Again all these “sections” would be pertaining to the PICOT question provided using the 5 scholarly sources and referencing them in the paper as well please.
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Population (P):
The population consists of new graduate Caucasian female nurses aged 25-35. These nurses are particularly vulnerable to workplace violence due to their inexperience and the high-stress environment of emergency rooms. According to McPhaul, Lipscomb, and Johnson (2017), recognizing and regulating workplace violence is essential, highlighting the need to focus on this specific demographic group to ensure their safety.
Intervention (I):
The intervention involves examining the working conditions of night shifts in emergency rooms. Night shifts often come with increased stress and reduced staffing, which can contribute to higher risks of workplace violence. Gates, Ross, and McQueen (2006) indicate that emergency department workers, especially those on night shifts, face significant risks of violence, which underscores the need for targeted strategies to protect these nurses.
Comparison (C):
The comparison group in this PICOT question is male patients aged 35-65. Understanding the demographics of patients who are more likely to perpetrate violence can help in developing tailored interventions. As stated by Gates, Ross, and McQueen (2006), demographic factors of patients, such as age and gender, play a role in the incidence of workplace violence, making this a crucial aspect of the investigation.
Outcome (O):
The outcome measured is the incidence and severity of workplace violence. By focusing on the specific demographic interactions between new graduate nurses and male patients aged 35-65, we can better understand the severity and frequency of these incidents. McPhaul, Lipscomb, and Johnson (2017) emphasize the importance of recognizing workplace violence to improve safety regulations, which is directly relevant to assessing the impact of such violence on this group of nurses.
Timeframe (T):
The timeframe for this study is one year. This period allows for the collection of sufficient data to observe trends and patterns in workplace violence incidents. A longitudinal approach over one year can provide comprehensive insights into the ongoing risks and effectiveness of interventions. According to McPhaul, Lipscomb, and Johnson (2017), sustained data collection is critical for understanding and mitigating workplace violence in healthcare settings.
References:
McPhaul, K. M., Lipscomb, J. A., & Johnson, J. (2017). Workplace violence in health care: Recognized but not regulated. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 22(1), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol22No01Man03
Gates, D. M., Ross, C. S., & McQueen, L. (2006). Violence against emergency department workers. The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 31(3), 331-337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2005.12.023